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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.52, 504.42 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.52, 504.42 and 225.72 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.52 : 504.42 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.52/504.42 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.52x = 504.42 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.52x = 113,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,857.68/365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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